What happens if I delete iPhone files?

[JLEW700]

I know its probably a stupid question, but what happens if I use a program like cyberduck and go in and start deleting files and folders from my iphone? Once those files are gone, can I ever get them back? If I try to re-install the original firmware will the iPhone go back to normal?

 

[macslayer118]

You will most likely delete something that will break your phone. Do you go into your OS and start deleting folders? Not a smart idea.

Restoring should bring your phone back to factory settings, so yes, those folders/files would most likely retrun. I still wouldn't try it though.

Did you do this, or is this a hypothetical?

 

[benflick]

How 'bout you just not do it?
If you delete stuff like app data, it will do just that. If you delete stuff like the /root folder, eventually, depending on what you delete, your iPhone won't boot and you will need to restore. Restoring will replace all of the necessary files back to the iPhone.

 

[eastercat]

Let's ignore the insanity of deleting your iOS files for a moment. My question is why would you want to delete these files in the first place?
Whether you're a mac or windows user, do you delete the files in your OS too?

 

[dhlizard]

I know its probably a stupid question, but what happens if I use a program like cyberduck and go in and start deleting files and folders from my iphone? Once those files are gone, can I ever get them back? If I try to re-install the original firmware will the iPhone go back to normal?

Why would you even ask ? You are correct, it is a stupid (and pointless) question. FAIL !